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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-04-29

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-04-29

THE MACHINERY OF the monitors Terror and Am
phttrte, now at Philadelphia and Wilmington, re-
spectfvely, is practically completed, and the Sec
retary OF the Navy Will In few days prescribe the
form OF tests TO which it must be subjected before
the vessels are accepted by the Government.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-04-29
THE DISTRICT MILITIA.
Gen. Ordway Explains the New Order
Of Things.

CONFERENCE LAST NIGHT BETWEEN THR BRrGADIKR
GENERAL AND THE OFFICERS OF DIFFERENT COM
MANDs-GEN. ORDwAY INVITES THEM TO JOIN THE
NATIONAL GUARD AND EXPLAINS THE ADVANTAGES
THEY WILL GAIN-THE PRESIDENTS INTEREST IN
THE NATTER.
Gen. Ordway, the new commander-in-ch1efo OF the
District militia, and the officers of the different
local military organizations, met by appointment
iast evening In the meeting room OF the w. l. L
ATmory. The meeting was held at the suggestion
OF Cen Ordway in order that he might confer with
the oncers OF existing organizations regarding the
reorganization OF the District militia and explain
10 them the general methods by which 1t is pro-
posed 10 make the citizen soldiers Of the District
part OF the regular National Guard.
All the Organizations were well represented and
the officers listened with interest to General Ord
ways remarks. He briefly sketched the history Of
tne militia, and showed how in the early days OF
the republic it was not a voluntary but an en-
Iolleu service. Every man in those days between
Ine ages OF !S and 45 years formed part OF the
IeseIve militia or the country. He was required
oy tne law OF 1903 to keep rifle and a certain
NUMBER OF rounds of ammunition constantly on
nand, and was liable TO be called at any moment
to defend his country AS population increased In
the d111erent States and affairs became more set
tied, the volunteer militia gradually replaced the
lishlng IL and providing for its continuance. Gu
r1ously enough, however no provision OF law was
ever mace 1or establishing volunteer militia in
having been repealed is to-day the only one In eX-
1Stence In any way recognizing militia force in
the District. Fortunately, however, one Of the
sectlOnS or this law empowered the President Of
the United States to organize and establish a VOL
unteer militia force in the District OF Columbia
ana under this clause it Is proposed to establish
legal National Guard OF the District of Columbia,
IN the absence OF any special legislation to that
THE PRESENT STATUS OF DISTRICT TROOPS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-04-29

Mrs. Whitney gave one OF the finest dinner par
ties OF the season last evening. There were "a
covers and the invited guests were young, that is
to say unmarried persons. The center piece was
large oval OF Baroness de Rothschid roses, set in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-04-29

GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS To-DAY-Internal reve-
nue., 500, ,827; customs, $3.50, ,O34
THE GRAND STAND to be used at the ceremony OF
unveiling the Garfield statue next month has
been commenced, and will be completed early
next week. 1t will accommodate 1,5OO people
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-04-29

THE YANTIC arrived at Key West yesterday and
left the same day for Hampton Roads,
MARYLAND AND VIRGINIA APosTMAsTERs.-Wm. L.
Jarman has been appointed postmaster at Colds
borough, Caroline County, Md, and H. F. Ph1pps,
at Mitchellsv1lle, Prince George County, Md.
Mrs. r. E. Ainslee, at Albert, Preston County,
County Va
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-08-07
NEW LIGHT ON A MURDER
THE TWILIGHTS CAPTAIN AND
CREW SUSPECTED.

An Investigation Ends in the Discharge
of Kane and the Huttons-The News
Correspondent Makes an Important
Discovery Showing that the Assas-
sin Was Probably not an Outsider.
JACKSONVILLE, FLA, Aug. 6.-The mur-
der of Engineer Grant Connor and the sink
ing of the steamer Twilight is still en-
shrouded in mystery Houghton and his
wife and old man Henry Kane, who were
arrested on suspicion, had preliminary
hearing to day in Green Cove Spring, and,
after rigid examination, were discharged,
1t Is reported that at the examination
Houghton and his wife made an affidavit
that Capt Charles McCotter of the steamer
swore some days previously that he
would cut Connor's throat, Suspicion is
now turned to the captain and crew, as it
seems incredible that assassins would board
the steamer with so many men on board.
A CORRESPONDENTS DISCOVERY.
The NEWS correspondent boarded the
Twilight to-day, and discovered that two
windows ON the starboard side were broken
and also the door leading into the water
closet This shows that some noise must
have been made, and the crew could not
have helped waking up. The bottom OF
the steamer was found untouched,
thereby showing that she was not scuttled
as previously thought The vessels sea-
cock was left open, and that could only have
been accomplished by one acquainted with
the boat. The captain and crow have not
been arrested yet.
JACKSoNvILLE'S JUSTICES.
Gov. Perry to-day requested the Justices
of the Peace i'll Jacksonville to resign on ac-
count of the appointment of a new County
Criminal Judge under the new constitution
This order is indorsed by the citizens, as
jacksonville has been bitterly opposed to
those officials who are parasites of perni-
cious strike.
Hannah Paul, a negro woman died to
day, aged 105 years She had been resi-
dent of Jacksonville for twenty-five years.
SHOT THROUGH THE HEART.
This afternoon the city was thrown into
excitement by "a report that another murder
had occurred in Brooklyn. Later particu-
lars developed that white man named
Chris Randall, husband of a well known
keeper of a house of bad repute,
had shot a barkeeper named johnson
in Elliott's barroom in the throat, the bullet
going completely through the throat and
breaking a large mirror behind the bar
HhllChlls WIG HtDn Deen on Dig spree 10
day, and he ordered johnson not TO sell her
any more drinks.
THE CAUSE OF THE SHOOTING.
Seeing that his wife again entered the sa-
loon he ran in, and, finding that johnson
had given her whisky again, deliber-
ately took out u pistol and shot
him with the above result johnson
fell Immediately and Randall hurriedly
left the saloon, Jumped into buggy and
drove rapidly away. Sheriff Holland was
notified and started in pursuit. He captured
Randall after three hours chase. John
son is in precarious condition.
The East Tennessee road trains resume
connection with jacksonville to morrow, all
the washouts on the line having been re-
paired.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-08-07
HAWAIrs RX-PREMIER.
He Sets Sail Twenty Minutes After
Being Acquitted in Court

He Sets Sail Twenty Minutes After
Being Acquitted in Court.
PORT TOWNSEND, w. T., Aug. 6.-Addi-
tional advices, by the bark Colusa, from
Honolulu January 49, say that ex-Premier
Gibson left Casales July 13, on the bark
John G.. Spreckles On that date he was ac-
quilted of having defrauded the govern
ment. The bark SpreclEles was lying near
the wharf with everything ready to
set sail. A carriage, which was
waiting at the rear door of the court
room conveyed Gibson without a moments
delay to the vessel, which was headed for
San Francisco. 1t required less than twenty
minutes for Gibson TO leave the court room
and got ON board the Spreckes Hazletne,
Gibson's son-in-law, is still in jpil awaiting
trial for being an accessory Of Gibson's.
Business has been resumed Capitalists
who were holding back are investing money
and a general feeling prevails that Hawaii
is a stable government under which just
laws will be enacted.
GIBSON REACHES SAN FRANCISCO.
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. Civilian NJ.
Gibson, the deposed Prime Minister of the
Hawaiian kingdom, who was tried on
charge of robbing the public treasury, and
who escaped from the islands after his ac-
quittal, arrived here from Honolulu ON the
bark John d. Spreckels this morning.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-08-07
DYNAMITER MOONEY.
The British Police Claim He Was I'M
pliceted in the London Explosions.

The British Police Claim He Was I'M
plicated in the London Explosions.
LONDON, Aug. 6-The police here claim
that Mooney, who attempted TO destroy the
British steamer The Queen at New York, is
well known to them. According to their
story Mooney, who was formerly known as
"Moorehead," )" caused the explosion at the
Glasgow Gas Works in 1882, when several
of his accomplices were imprisoned, and
was also concerned in the explosion at the
local government and Times office.
For this latter outrage an accomplice named
McDermott was imprisoned Mooney then
escaped to America, and subsequently, at
tempted TO blow up the Parliament build
ings at Ottawa with dynamite. For this
purpose he made use OF funds which hal!
been supplied TO him by O'Donnovan Rosa
TO be used in England Mooney then got
into hot water with the Canadian Fenians.
Recently he has experimental with dyna-
mite near New York. The blowing up of
the Andre statue, the police assert, was
Moneys work. They claim that he is
affecting the insanity dodge.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-08-07
LUCE WENT TOO FAR.
Secretary Whitney Orders Him to
Withdraw His Circulars

Secretary Whitney Orders Him to
Withdraw His Circulars.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6.-Secretary Whit
ney recently received the following report,
dated Halifax, July 80, from Admiral Luce,
commanding the North Atlantic squadron:
AS there appears TO be want of information
on the part of our fishermen operating in the
waters of the Gulf of st. Lawrence in regard to
the restrictions imposed upon for ign fishing
vessels by Canadian laws, a series of
nterrogatOries We're submitted to Capt. Scott,
of the Canadian fishery service, covering their
rights and statutory restrictions and have the
honor to enclose herewith his answers A num-
ber of these circulars will be distributed among
the fishing fleet for the information of those
concerned. The enclosure is n printed sheet
headed Queries and contains a series of
questions submitted by Admiral Luce, and the
replies thereto by Capt Scott These have
been telegraphed to the press Secretary Whit
ney cabled the following to Admiral Luce: Il
assume that your application to Capt. Scott
was not for the purpose of obtaining from him
an exposition of the law, but to enable our
fishermen to know the extent of the Canadian
claim, and thus avoid difficulties if they
should so choose. This is not quite
clear from the report, and it would
be better to issue no more circulars and with
draw such as are within your reach. Capt.
Scott is not understood to be an agent of his
which you have employed him, and If he were
the application might more properly be made
to our own government in case a correct state
ment of the Canadian claim is desired,
W. c. WHITNEY,
Secretary of the Navy.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-08-07
McGARIGLE'S ESCAPE.
Three More of Those Who Aided Him
Known by the Police.

CHICAGO, Aug. 6.-Levi Dell, of the Col
lege of Physicians and Surgeons, said to be
implicated with DR.. ST. John in the escape
of McGarigle, was brought into court this
morning from sick bed Dell said he was
yet very ill, but wanted to have
the thing over with. The case was
continued until September at the States
request, Dell being released on bail of S2,-
600. 1t is said four men were concerned in
planning and aiding the escape, and that
the two besides st. John and Dell will be ar
rested i'll few days.
THE BooDLERS STILL IN OFFICE.
This afternoon States Attorney Grinnell
called ON the motion for new trial for the
convicted boodlers In doing SO he stated
that they had not yet handed in their resig-
nations, and he demanded that it be done at
once. 1t seems that the refusal on the part
OF the boodlers to resign may, under certain
not improbable contingencies, produce a
deadlock that will prevent the levying of
any taxes for the county. Conviction of an
infamous crime makes vacant the office held
by the criminal but the law is SO framed
that the county board must declare that the
vacancy exists and without the co-opera-
ton of the boodlers this can hardly
be done Judge Jameson emphatically
announced that the defendants
must resign. The spectacle
of Legislators of this great county admins
tering its affairs in jail would not be toler
ated. Alexander Sullivan, for the defense,
pleaded for time to consult with his col
leagues on this point and also asked to have
the arguments on the mOtlOn
for new trial postponed
until September. After much discussion
Mr.. Sullivan succeeded in getting matters
delayed until Monday with the understand
ing that if the boodlers resigned in the mean
time the time of arguing the motion for a
new trial would be put off until September
Those of the boodlers, who were merely
fined, concluded not to take any further
chances, and withdrew their motion for an
other trial.
Several of the convicted boodlers resigned
their offices last night.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-08-07
CAPITAL CRAYONS.
Convicts Pardoned-The Artillery in q
Row-Mr. Hams New Book.

Convicts Pardoned-The Artillery in q
Row-Mr. Hams New Book.
ATLANTA, Aug. 6.-The Governor today
pardoned the following:
Louise Jones, who was convicted in the
Superior Court of Polk county at the Au-
gust term, in 1886 of bigamy and sentenced
TO two years, had been deserted by her hus.
band for three years, and was advised that
she could legally marry again.
Tom Harrison, who was convicted Of
burglary at the October term in 1888, In
Stewart county and sentenced to eighteen
years He broke into mill and stole arti-
cles TO the value Of $31 0j.
Carey Penley who was convicted of rob
berry at the January term, in 1884, in Bar
tow county, and sentenced to five years.
His offense was forcing woman to give
him S5 by threats to arrest her.
The internal affairs Of the Atlanta Artil-
lery are in O State of Generalization, and
the organization IL about TO go to pieces.
At late meeting some of the officers
were severely criticized for failure to do
their duty by the company Quartermaster
Sergeant Chase was the author of some Of
these criticisms. and at meeting of the
company last night charges were preferred
against him for conduct unbecoming am
officer, and courtmartial was ordered for
next Thursday night.
THE PESITENTIARY COMMITTEE.
The Pcnitentiary Investigating Commit
tee met this afternoon and examined Fulton
County Commissioners Adair, Wilson and
Hunnicutt, and Superintendent Donaldson on
the plan 10 work State convicts by counties
on the public roads. These gentlemen gave
ii unqualified endorsement and gave the re-
suit OF working the county chain gazing of
Fulton county ON the roads, greatly inn
proving them and enhancing the value Of
real estate.
II. w. j. Hams book, Representative
0eorgians," News imprint, has been re-
ceiyed here. The comments upon the work
are highly complimentary. The Journal
this afternoon says of IL; "1he pictures are
finely executed. and, in most instances,
strikngly faithful in their portraiture The
paper Is good and the print very clear. Tho
biographical sketches give interesting in
formation IN regard 10 men who are now
administering and directing the affairs of
the State, and will be found
valuable both for present reading and future
reference. Among its biographical sketches
are those of number Of men who viii
doubtless hereafter be more conspicuous in
tho history OF Georgia, and reference to
whose earlier official life will then become
still more interesting"
The official bond OF b T. Rawlings, the
new Tax Collector of Washington county,
for $2i 900 hns been filed in Che executive
Office
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-08-07
COTToN'S CONDITION.
The Outlook for Good Crop Still Not
Unfavorable.

OlllhNOIdOLc.
NEW ORLEANS, Aug. 6.--The monthly
crop report of the New Orleans Cotton
World, in continuation of the National
Cotton Exchange statistical system, says:
''The month of July has brought some de-
terioration in the crop, the general average
having fallen per cent, the figures
of condition being reduced to
80 against Sd last wear.
81 the year before, and 81 in 1884 Themost
unfavorable conditions have existed in
Texas, where a protracted hot and dry spell
has greatly lowered the June prospects,
with further damage imminent should rains
be delayed in August. On the Atlantic
jury from excessive rains, though
the outlook there on the whole is
still favorable for crop possibly above the
average, Alabama has held her own pretty
welt In this district the fruiting has been
exceptionally good. There has been
but little loss from shedding, and
no injury from insects has oc-
CURED during the month. In the lower
valley OF the Mississippi there was an ex-
cess of moisture up to about July 20, which
prevented thorough cultivation in many
weed, which has reduced the
early fruitago. This has been
particularly the case in
the bottoms. Worms have also appeared
in many localities, and while no particular
damage has yet been inflicted, serious loss is
apprehended by some of our correspondents
In the upper portion of the valley the
weather was more favorable and the June
expectations were more nearly main
tanned. There has been some abandon
ment of lands and deterioration of
stands in working but the percentage of loss
condition by States is: Virginia O3, North
Carolina 98, South Carolina ~, Georgia 90,
Florida 93, Alabama 90 Tennessee 81. Ar
kansas 92, Mississippi 93, Louisiana 50, Tex
a&Sh Ihe nverana of the helt IL 90
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-08-07
COLUMBUS CHAPTERS.
The River Still Too High for the Eag
and Phenix Mills To Run.

The River Still Too High for the Eagle
and Phenix Mills To Run.
COLUMBUS, Ga, Aug. 6.-No more rain
has fallen, but the river is yet too high for
the Eagle and Phenix mills to run. This
was the ninth idle day Of the 200 employees
The Sixth Georgia Battalion will
go into encampment on Monday
ut Warm Springs. The Southern
Rifles, of Talbotton, will probably join the
Columbus Guards here and leave Monday
afternoon for the Springs. The LaGrange
Light Guards will march through the coun-
try distance of about thirty miles, arriv-
ing at Warm Springs Monday morning
The Improved Order of Red Men of
Montgomery, Griffin and Brownsville were
banguetted tonight by Creek Tribe No. II,
of this city, at their lodge, this being their
second anniversary. Rev. J. b. X. Smith
delivered an interesting address.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-08-07
CRoCKER ON THE STAND.
He Declines to Say Whether Money
Was Used in Congress.


SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 6.-Charlcs f.
Croclser, Vice President Of the Southern
Pacific railroad, was examined before the
Railway Commission to-day. The Commis
sion asked Mr.. Crocllcr how it was that Ger.
tain large sums Of money had been paid
without vouchers, and was it not singular
proceeding! Mr. Crocker did not think il
was, saying that an explanation had been
offered for the expenditures, and that the
board was satisfied.
Did you make this payment to influence
legislationP
II don't know Crocker said
Mr. Patterson repeated the question about
money being used for legislative purposes
Mr. Cohen advised Mr.. Crocker not TO
answer.
"Jn my judgment, we can compel the
answering of that question:" interrupted
Commissioner Anderson, ''and advise your
counsel TO consider his advice somewhat Sc
riously."
MIR. Cohen asked that the question be
postponed until he could consult his associ-
iltcs, which was most essential.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-08-07
RUFFINS KILLING.

Two More Doctors Express the Opinion
That Bullets Caused Death.
PETERSBURG, VA, Aug 6.-rwo wit
nesses wore examined to-day in tile Langs
ton murder case DR.. Robinson, who noted
the pulse and temperature of Kullin's body
while undergoing the operation, and DR..
Martin, who had charge of tho anb;septics.
Their evidence was mostly OF an
expert character, but both pronounced
death to have been caused by the bullet
wounds. The ante mortem statement OF
Rulin was ruled out as not having been
properly taken. The ease will not be con-
clu1ed before the last OF next week
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-08-07
MoRMoNISMs PRESIDENT.
Wilford Woodruff Issues an Address
Assuming the Power.


SALT LAKE, UTAH, Aug. 6--The question
of the successorship to the Presidency Of the
Mormon church has been settled tempora-
rily by the appearance of an address signed
by Wilford Woodruff, President of the
Apostles He says: "As upon two former
occasions in our history, the duty and re-
sponsibility Of presiding over and direct
ing the affairs of the Church Of
Jesus Christ in all the world dc
wolves upon the twelve apostles
with the blessing of the Lord and the faith
and prayer of his people we hope to do our
duty until we, too. shall be laid TO rest" Ii
has been thought by some that either
George =. Cannon or Joseph Smith, nephew
of the original Joseph, would assume the
leadership. Woodruff is in the regular line
of succession and his address, assuming con.
troll, would Indicate that there Is TO be n de
parture from the ordinary course. Wood.
ruff is 80 years old and a man Of mediocre
ability. He has been In hiding two years
and Is still out Of sight to all save the
faithful.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-08-07
INCENDIARIsM SUSPECTED.
Five Men Killed, Many Fatally Injured
and S / 100000 in Losses.

Five Men Killed, Many Fatally Injured
and S l ,25O,OOO in Losses.
LONDON, Aug. 6.-Whiteley's enormous
drapery and general stores and warehouses
in West Bovine Grove and Queens Road,
Paddington, were partially burned this
evening. The pecuniary damage is placed
at 81 ,250, 600 1t is believed there was no
insurance ON the property. This is said to
be due to the occurrence of previous
suspicious fires in establishments owned by
the firm Several Of Whiteley's employees,
and a score Of hremen were crossing q
bridge which connected two of the burning
buildings, when the structure collapsed and
threw its occupants into the streets a dis
tance Of fifty feet Three Of the employees
and two firemen were killed ought-right
All the others received terrible injuries
Some will prove fatal. ~